Item - 2012.PB13.7
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto Preservation Board on June 14, 2012 and was adopted with amendments.
PB13.7 - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act - 2 Temperance Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Board Decision
The Toronto Preservation Board recommends that:
1. City Council approve the rooftop addition at 2 Temperance Street in accordance with the Elevations and Cornice Details dated March 19, 2012, and the Street View Renderings and Streetscape View Renderings dated May 2, 2012, all prepared by Shoalts Engineering, George Robb Architect and Empire Restoration Canada , subject to the following conditions:
a. Prior to the issuance of any heritage permit the owner shall:
i. Submit final building permit plans and drawings for the rooftop addition and rear elevator structure, including revisions to the glass panels to relate to the heritage building, satisfactory to the Acting Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;
ii. Submit final specifications for the conservation work, satisfactory to the Acting Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and
iii. Provide a Letter of Credit in a form and amount satisfactory to the Acting Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to secure the approved conservation work.
b. Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall provide an exterior lighting plan and a certificate of completion prepared by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the conservation work has been completed in accordance with the approved drawings and specifications to the satisfaction of the Acting Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Georgia Kuich, Preservation Assistant, Heritage Preservation Services, City Planning, gave a presentation to the Toronto Preservation Board on the Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act - 2 Temperance Street.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends approval, with conditions, of the construction of a rooftop structure on the designated heritage property at 2 Temperance Street.
The proposal involves the addition of a glass structure on top of the heritage building for restaurant uses. The owner is currently undertaking the comprehensive rehabilitation of the building which includes the conservation of the masonry, stone, windows, and balconies.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pb/bgrd/backgroundfile-48204.pdf
Motions
That the report (May 8, 2012) from the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning be amended by adding:
1. "including revisions to the glass panels to relate to the heritage building" after the word "structure", in Recommendation 1a.i.; and
2. "an exterior lighting plan and" after the word "provide", in Recommendation 1b;
so that it now reads as follows:
That the Toronto Preservation Board recommends that:
1. City Council approve the rooftop addition at 2 Temperance Street in accordance with the Elevations and Cornice Details dated March 19, 2012, and the Street View Renderings and Streetscape View Renderings dated May 2, 2012, all prepared by Shoalts Engineering, George Robb Architect and Empire Restoration Canada , subject to the following conditions:
a. Prior to the issuance of any heritage permit the owner shall:
i. Submit final building permit plans and drawings for the rooftop addition and rear elevator structure, including revisions to the glass panels to relate to the heritage building, satisfactory to the Acting Manager, Heritage Preservation Services;
ii. Submit final specifications for the conservation work, satisfactory to the Acting Manager, Heritage Preservation Services; and
iii. Provide a Letter of Credit in a form and amount satisfactory to the Acting Manager, Heritage Preservation Services to secure the approved conservation work.
b. Prior to the release of the Letter of Credit, the owner shall provide an exterior lighting plan and a certificate of completion prepared by a qualified heritage consultant confirming that the conservation work has been completed in accordance with the approved drawings and specifications to the satisfaction of the Acting Manager, Heritage Preservation Services.